Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Reading I - Ex 32: 7-11, 13-14 Responsorial Psalm - Lk 15:18 Reading II - 1 Tm 1: 12-17 Gospel - Lk 15: 1-32

Mass Series (Part 3): Procession and Introit

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

Today's video continues our walk through the Mass. We're finally out of the sacristy and starting Mass itself. This video focuses on the procession, entrance antiphon, introit, and the penitential rite. 

God bless,   Fr. Chris

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Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Reading I - Wis 9: 13-18b Responsorial Psalm - Ps 90 Reading II - Phlm 1: 9-10, 12-17 Gospel - Lk 14: 25-33

Mass Series Part 2

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

Today we're continuing with our walkthrough of the Mass. We continue with priest's vestments: what they are, what they mean, and what they're called. 

God bless,   Fr. Chris

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Father Chris Axline - Aug. 28, 2022

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Reading I - Sir 3: 17-18, 20, 28-29 Responsorial Psalm - Ps 68 Reading II - Heb 12: 18-19, 22-24a Gospel - Lk 14: 1, 7-14

Blessing for Students and teachers

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

Thanks for tuning into this week’s video with me, Fr. Chris. I’m taking a break this week from our Mass walkthrough in order to say a huge thank you to all who donated for our new sanctuary furnishings. Through your generosity we’ve fully funded every item on our wish list! I’m truly grateful for the support and look forward to seeing these pieces installed when they arrive in the first quarter of 2023. 

Now is a great time to take a deep breath and revel in the beauty of our sanctuary which is only the beginning of the beauty that is to come.

So thank you all for all you have done and continue to do for our parish community. 

Since schools have started too, I’d like to impart a blessing to all of our students and educators at the start of this year. 

Reading: Sirach 6:32-37

God bless,   Fr. Chris

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Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Reading I - Is 66: 18-21 Responsorial Psalm - Ps Reading II - Heb 12: 5-7, 11-13 Gospel - Lk 13: 22-30

Preparing for Mass

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

Today I'm starting a new series on the Mass, this is part 1 and covers some of the logistical preparation needed before Mass. Today's video features a glimpse into the sacristy and the preparation of the bread, wine, chalice, and vestments needed for Mass. Over the next several weeks come walk through the Mass with me!

God bless,   Fr. Chris

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 

Reading I - Jer 38: 4-6, 8-10 Responsorial Psalm - Ps 40 Reading II - Heb 12: 1-4 Gospel - Lk 12: 49-53

Reopening Weekend!

Hello St. Mary Magdalene, 

Thanks for tuning in to this week’s video with me, Fr. Chris. This weekend we are back in our full church and I’m so excited to celebrate with you all in this new space. Though the furnishings in our sanctuary are temporary, we are thrilled to have our new tabernacle here and to start using it to house the Lord. I will bless the tabernacle at the vigil Mass on Saturday (tomorrow). 

With us moving back in here are a few things to know: First, the new renovations have changed the acoustics of our building. Our sound team has been working on re-balancing our mics and speaker system and will be continuing to make improvements during the coming weeks so please be patient during these adjustments. Remember that when run sound testing outside of Mass, the room isn’t occupied and it sounds different when it's empty than it does when full of people. This means that some observations and experimental balancing can only happen during Mass so thank you for bearing with us as we seek to improve this area.    Second, we’ll be distributing Communion from our altar rail using only the priest and the deacon as ordinary ministers of Holy Communion. Our ushers will also be giving directions on how to fill the rail so please watch the ushers for guidance. We’ll be watching and observing over the next few weeks and making refinements as needed. Based on what I’ve seen from other parishes with altar rails this should not prolong Communion. However, I do want to speak to that point, even if Mass does go a bit longer that’s not a bad thing. Remember that after receiving Communion, you’ve got about 15-20 minutes where Jesus is literally inside you! How are you spending that time? What better way than to pray and give thanks for this incredible gift and to ask Him to help you throughout the coming week!  Third, our mural work is in production and is anticipated to be installed within the next six months. Our altars and ambo are expected to follow shortly after, as they are custom made marble pieces tailored to the size, theme, and dimensions of our sanctuary space. Additionally, I was able to find out that the Italian marble now in our sanctuary came to us from the famous quarries of the Carrara region: the same region which provided marble used by Michelangelo and in the construction of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome! Lastly, on Monday we celebrate the Assumption of Mary, and while it’s not a holy day this year it’s still a solemnity when we celebrate Our Lady being taken up to Heaven. Her Assumption is a sign of hope for us and a reminder of the hope of the Resurrection of the dead. So, to conclude our video today, let us ask our Blessed Mother to intercede for us and to bolster our faith in Christ, please join me in praying the Hail Holy Queen…

God bless,   Fr. Chris

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